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Bengler Family History

Bengler Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dengler, Wengler, Bendler, Gengler, Tengler, Bentler, Engler, Fengler

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Where is the Bengler family from?

You can see how Bengler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bengler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bengler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Bengler families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bengler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bengler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bengler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bengler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bengler. 64% of Bengler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bengler women worked as a Proprietor. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Civil Engineer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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What Bengler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Bengler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bengler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 138 immigration records available for the last name Bengler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 234 military records available for the last name Bengler. For the veterans among your Bengler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bengler lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Bengler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bengler in 1988 was 71, and 72 in 2000.

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